UNIT 01: INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC SKILLS

QUALIFICATION OBJECTIVES

The objective of the Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies qualification is to provide learners with an in depth understanding of the operations and structure of businesses. Successful completion of this qualification will equip learners with the underpinning knowledge and skills required to succeed in employment or further studies.

QUALITY, STANDARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). Visit register of www.LSIB.co.uk

Has progression arrangement with several UK universities that acknowledges the ability of learners after studying Level 3-7 qualifications to be considered for advanced entry into corresponding degree year/top up and Master’s/top-upprogrammes.

REGULATORY INFORMATION

Qualification Title OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies Ofqual Reference Number 603/2171/4 Regulation Start Date 25 July 2017 Operational Start Date 31 August 2017 Duration 6 Months Total Credit Value 60 Credits Total Qualification Time (TQT) 600 Hours Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 360 Hours Sector Subject Area (SSA) 15.3 Business Management Overall Grading Type Pass / Fail Assessment Methods Coursework Language of Assessment English

EQUIVALENCES

OTHM qualifications at RQF Level 3 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE

The Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies qualification consists of 4 mandatory units plus 2 optional units for a combined total of 60 credits,

Unit Ref. No. Mandatory Units Credit

R/616/0686 Introduction to Research and Academic Skills 10

J/616/2712 Using IT for Business 10

D/616/0691 Introduction to Economics and Accounting 10

L/616/2713 Introduction to the Business Environment 10

Optional Units: Choose any TWO

H/616/0692 Introduction to Customer Service 10

R/616/2714 Managing Business Events

D/616/2716 Introduction to Marketing

K/616/2718 Introduction to People Management 10

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10

DEFINITIONS

Credit value is defined as being the number of credits that may be awarded to a Learner for the successful achievement of the learning outcomes of a unit.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies qualification can be offered to learners from age 16. does not specify entry requirements for these qualification, but delivery centres are required to ensure that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment.

OTHM Centre must ensure learners are recruited with integrity onto appropriate qualifications that will:  meet their needs  enable and facilitate learning and achievement  enable progression

PROGRESSION

Successful completion of Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies qualification enables learners direct entry into Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree or pursue Level 4 Diplomas. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), many universities acknowledge the ability of learners after studying Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies and consider for direct entry into a range of their Bachelor's degree programmes. For more information visit www.LSIB.co.uk page.